From the initial sketch to the planted masterpiece – this plentiful and copious yet water conscience garden makes a bold statement in the neighborhood. The layers of planting of different heights and textures create a strong visual presence and set the mood of excitement as you wind your way to the entry. The combination of tropical plants and succulents continue to promote the multi- layered visual experience .

Situated on a corner lot, this unusual property had a swimming pool in the front yard. The small round pool and the retaining wall holding it in place were in dire need of repair. The landscape plan we developed for the client included re-establishing the structural integrity of the wall and a complete makeover of the pool and pool deck. It also added a small seat wall beyond the pool which expanded the entertaining space and and added additional space for new plantings. The bright colored plant palette requested by the owner includes plants such as Bougainvillea, Phormium, Guardsman, and Princess Flower. This design also addressed new fencing, a vine trellis, a small pool equipment house, numerous decorative pots, large custom redwood planters and low voltage lighting.

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Garden entry with Gaura lindheimeri contrasted against Phormium Black Adder. Photo by Katrina Coombs
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The Arbutus were already in place and the existing Agapanthus overgrown. The Agapanthus were reduced with added color of Phormiums and Artemisia and some whimsy from Anigozanthos. The fence is in a contemporary horizontal style of redwood sealed with clear stain. Install and Photo credit Vijaya Gajjala, Hortus Design

Dramatic variegated Phormium (New Zealand flax) is combined with maroon colored foliage plants and succulents.
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This stunning home in the gated Aptos community of the Seascape Uplands needed landscaping to match its style and beauty. The main objective in plant selection was deer-resistance as the Aptos hills are known for their voracious herds of deer. Plant selection also needed to consider the windy and foggy conditions on this ridge right above the ocean. The project accomplished these goals and more, offering stunning year-round color, drought-resistance and very little maintenance.

A new Mailbox set in a dry stacked stone column.
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New plantings, pots, paving and benches were part of this extensive garden renovation. A stone bench was designed to display an edited collection of the client's bonsai. Hebe, Trailing Rosemary, Princess flower, and New Zealand Flax in a pot bring unity, color and texture.

Matching ribbed clay pots of duo chromatic plant material. Photo by Holly@Stickleycreative.com
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Our client was looking to freshen up her existing plant material. We kept a few of the existing plants including the large phormiums and some aeoniums. We added a selection of low water plantings including Miscanthis adagio, Myers asparagus, pittosporums and fescues.

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Drought tolerant front yard.
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Custom putting green. Design by Magrane Associates Landscape Design. Photos by Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire.
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